An Art of Cool Special Event*

DPAC and the 2017 Art of Cool (AOC) Festival announce the addition of Golden Globe, Academy and 2-Time Grammy® award-winning rapper/actor/film producer/poet Common as part of the official lineup for the 2017 AOC Festival taking place in Durham, North Carolina on April 28-30. Common with special guests Rapsody and Heather Victoria will perform at DPAC on Saturday, April 29, 2017.

With his multi-Grammy® Award winning music career, his continued accolades in film winning a 2015 Academy Award, 2015 Golden Globe Award, 2015 NAACP Award, 2015 Independent Spirit Award and 2015 Critic’s Choice Award, Common has emerged as one of Hollywood's most sought after leading men.

Prior to acting, Common rose to prominence as one of hip hop’s most poetic and respected lyricists. He has recorded 10 studio albums and garnered multiple Grammy® Awards.

Whether inspiring audiences through music, movies, television, books or his foundation- The Common Ground Foundation, Common continues to break new ground, and remains one of hip-hop’s most innovative, positive voices.

*An official ticket is required to attend the Common show at DPAC.

Rapsody is a GRAMMY nominated North Carolina emcee signed with super producer, 9th Wonder for Jamla Records. With several projects, a critically acclaimed debut album in 2012, and the lone guest rap feature on Kendrick Lamar’s "To Pimp A Butterfly", she is quickly establishing herself as one of the best emcees of this generation.

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Date

Sat, Apr 29, 2017 • 8:00 PM

Tickets

Find tickets online at DPACnc.com, Ticketmaster.com or at The Ticket Center at DPAC, in person or by-phone at 919.680.2787.

Prices include 7.5% sales tax.

Visit our Where to Buy page for The Ticket Center at DPAC address and hours.

IMPORTANT ALERT: There is a ticket delay on this event. All delivery, including print-at-home tickets will be delayed until 72 hours before the show.

You can always re-sell your seats or transfer them to a friend by logging in to your Ticketmaster account and selecting “Sell” or “Transfer.” Season Seat Members can post tickets for sale at www.TicketsNow.com.

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Age Requirement

Please note that all guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at this performance. Children must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests.

Camera Policy

Photography and Video Recording is prohibited. All electronic devices (cell phones, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras) must be turned off before entering the seating area. Cameras with detachable lens are not allowed into the building.

Doors Open

Our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time.

Event Schedule

7:00pm- Lobby Doors & Seating Area Opens
8:00pm- Performance Begins

*Please note all times are approximate and subject to change without notice.

Video Screens

Currently, this event has not approved using our video screens. Please feel free to check back closer to the event for updates. If approved, we will post notice here.

For many concert, comedy, and special events at DPAC, we offer added views of the stage with two big screens (size: 16’ x 9’) hung to the sides of the stage or above the stage. These big screens can add to the visual experience of our concert, comedy, and special events and give guests seated farther from the stage what we like to call “a tenth row view”. Approval to use these screens always rests with the visiting show and about half of all concert and comedy events do use these screens.

For your safety, all guests and their bags are subject to inspection before entry. This inspection may include the use of metal detectors. Restricted items include, but are not limited to, Alcohol, Cameras, Glass Bottles, and Weapons of any kind. In addition, we will also now restrict backpacks and any oversized bags larger than 12 inches by 12 inches x 10 inches (about the size of a standard milk crate). Safety first is our goal. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback at [email protected]

Weather Policy

All performances scheduled at DPAC normally take place as planned. For more information on our inclement weather policy please visit INCLEMENT WEATHER FAQ.